Chief Minister Initiates ₹9.8 Crore Road Widening Project in Ujjain
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What happened
The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh initiated a road widening project in Ujjain on September 28, 2026, using a pickaxe to begin work. The project is valued at ₹9.8 crore and aims to ease traffic ahead of the Simhastha Kumbh in 2028. The widening involves a 730-meter stretch connecting Khajur Wali Masjid to Ganesh Chowk, affecting 272 structures, including religious sites. The Chief Minister's ancestral home is among the structures scheduled to be affected by the work.
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Why it matters
The infrastructure upgrade is part of the larger development of the ancient city of Ujjain. The project is intended to support the massive influx of pilgrims and tourists expected for the Simhastha 2028 event. This investment signals state-level support for religious tourism and city modernization.
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Who's involved
- UjjainAncient city in Madhya Pradesh undergoing major infrastructure upgrades.
- Madhya PradeshState providing the administrative framework for the city of Ujjain.
Who could feel it
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The entities involved
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Ujjain
ancient city beside the Kshipra River in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Union Minister of Agriculture and Famers' Welfare, Govt of India